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Multifunctional Composite Designs for Structural Energy Storage
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  • Bo Nie,
  • Jonghan Lim,
  • Tengxiao Liu,
  • Ilya Kovalenko,
  • Junfei Liang,
  • Jian Zhu,
  • Hongtao Sun
Bo Nie
The Pennsylvania State University
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Jonghan Lim
The Pennsylvania State University
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Tengxiao Liu
Penn State University
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Ilya Kovalenko
Penn State University
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Junfei Liang
North University of China
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Jian Zhu
Hunan University
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Hongtao Sun
Penn State University

Corresponding Author:hongtao.sun@psu.edu

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Abstract

Structural batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to address the limitations of conventional batteries, with the potential to integrate energy storage into stationary constructions or mobile vehicles/planes. Developing multifunctional composites is effective to realize the structural plus concept, which can reduce the inert weight and improve the performance of the energy storage beyond the material level (e.g., cell- or system-level). Specifically, multifunctional composites in structural batteries can work as both a functional composite electrode to store charges and a structural composite to bear mechanical loads. However, they suffer from the trade-off between mechanical properties and energy storage performance due to the scientific challenges of unstable interfaces and the lack of viable manufacturing approaches. In this review, we first introduce recent research developments of electrodes, electrolytes, separators, and interface engineering specific to structure plus composites for structure batteries, and then summarize the mechanical and electrochemical characterizations. We discuss in detail the reinforced multifunctional composites for structure batteries, the exploration of multifunctionalities on different composite structures and battery configurations, and then conclude with a perspective on future opportunities. The knowledge synthesized in this review contributes to the advancement of this field and facilitates the realization of efficient and durable energy storage systems integrated into structural components.
23 Jun 2023Submitted to Battery Energy
27 Jun 2023Submission Checks Completed
27 Jun 2023Assigned to Editor
27 Jun 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Jul 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
31 Jul 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Major
26 Aug 20231st Revision Received
28 Aug 2023Submission Checks Completed
28 Aug 2023Assigned to Editor
28 Aug 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
31 Aug 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
19 Sep 2023Editorial Decision: Accept